2002 Maxima Stock Struts
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10-19-2006, 07:27 PM
#6
Originally Posted by SHAWN82
Would i need to replace if installing springs now at 70k?
10-19-2006, 07:35 PM
#7
And yes, the stock struts are made by Tokico, but they have compression and rebound rates that are way too low for all, if not most aftermarket springs. They were made to be paired with the OEM springs and even though some people have used them with lowering springs, I say don't do it and just get everything done right the first time, ie. get some good aftermarket struts.
10-20-2006, 03:28 AM
#9
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Exactly, even if you tackle this yourself you will most likely end up doing the job twice when the struts do fail. If you are paying for the install then you will save a ton of labor doing both at once.
The org is a big place though, see if someone will let you ride along in their car to help your opinion. I know for me lowering springs are a no no if I want to clear my driveway.
The org is a big place though, see if someone will let you ride along in their car to help your opinion. I know for me lowering springs are a no no if I want to clear my driveway.
10-20-2006, 04:54 AM
#10
I was planning on going with Eibach springs, with probably KYB's then. I used buy from southwestautoworks.com when I had my altima, but they are really expensive now. Where do you guys buy your aftermarket stuff?
10-20-2006, 02:05 PM
#11
Originally Posted by SHAWN82
I was planning on going with Eibach springs, with probably KYB's then. I used buy from southwestautoworks.com when I had my altima, but they are really expensive now. Where do you guys buy your aftermarket stuff?
10-20-2006, 02:30 PM
#12
I too highly recommend replacing struts if you are going with shorter springs. I had an altima I put sprint springs on, a 2in drop and foolishly did not upgrade/replace the stock struts. Not only was the ride terrible, but the wear on my tires was ridiculous.
Like someone else said if the drop is not too significant then keep stock, but anything more than .75'' you will want to get new springs. Just my .02
Like someone else said if the drop is not too significant then keep stock, but anything more than .75'' you will want to get new springs. Just my .02
10-22-2006, 09:26 PM
#13
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I think it depends on your own particular situation. if you can switch out struts/springs yourself, then use the OEM/ Tokico's till they're blown. if you are sending it out to a mechanic/garage/suspension shop, just switch out the struts then so you don't have to pay double for the labor. but it comes with one caviat.
i just switched out my stock 03 SE springs with Vogtland springs (drop fr 1.6" rear 1.4") and kept the stock struts. I positively comfirmed a "Tokico" stamp on both the front strut assemblys, couldn't find it on the rears but assuming they are also Tokico. here my 02 cents:
ill know that you'll have alot of members swearing on their bibles that stock struts with aftermarket springs are bad, bad, bad. but here's my theory, since the struts are manufactured by Tokico, they have to be similiar to base model, which are the Tokico HP's. many members actually say that HP's are OEM replacements. now to my knowledge, the HP's are a fine streetable/daily driver strut, in fact many max members confirm this view as well.
so, imo just save yourself some money until you have to really change out your blown oem struts with Tokico Illumina's, or whatever brand you want to with.
02 - 03 Maxima SE's have Tokico's standard with [so called] stiffer springs that created the notorious, hedious, huge front wheel gap.
been running my setup stock struts/ vogtland springs and i love the handling/performance and ride comfort is dampened nicely as well. the ride is stiffer b/c of springs
i just switched out my stock 03 SE springs with Vogtland springs (drop fr 1.6" rear 1.4") and kept the stock struts. I positively comfirmed a "Tokico" stamp on both the front strut assemblys, couldn't find it on the rears but assuming they are also Tokico. here my 02 cents:
ill know that you'll have alot of members swearing on their bibles that stock struts with aftermarket springs are bad, bad, bad. but here's my theory, since the struts are manufactured by Tokico, they have to be similiar to base model, which are the Tokico HP's. many members actually say that HP's are OEM replacements. now to my knowledge, the HP's are a fine streetable/daily driver strut, in fact many max members confirm this view as well.
so, imo just save yourself some money until you have to really change out your blown oem struts with Tokico Illumina's, or whatever brand you want to with.
02 - 03 Maxima SE's have Tokico's standard with [so called] stiffer springs that created the notorious, hedious, huge front wheel gap.
been running my setup stock struts/ vogtland springs and i love the handling/performance and ride comfort is dampened nicely as well. the ride is stiffer b/c of springs
04-25-2012, 05:41 PM
#18
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I am really looking to have my '02 6MT SE lowered and change the suspension system for performance purposes. I heard that eibach springs are the best, but from this thread it's not clear as to what the best shocks and struts are in terms of performance. I've heard tokico, but is that for the best or just stock replacements?
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